Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences

Lecturer AY - Biological Sciences

Job No: 557514
Work Type:
Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location:

Pomona
Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Biological Sciences Department

College of Science

The Biological Sciences Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its Part-Time Lecturerpool in Biological Sciences for part-time teaching appointments.

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus

California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education thatis inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts,humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines,the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people whoare the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university'snearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's morethan 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master'sdegree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and adoctorate in educational leadership.

The College's mission is to educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning. It offers 15undergraduate degree programs and six Master's degrees across seven academic departments that include:
Biological Sciences, Chemistry& Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences,Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics,and Physics & Astronomy. Our Center for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (CEMaST) supports K-16 education locally and nationally to increase STEM success and participation for all. The College of Science has approximately 150 full-time faculty, 40staff, and 4,400 active majors. Our commitment to the teacher-scholar model results in our college being the largest recipient of extramural grant funding on campus.

We encourage abroad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing aculturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.

Our Biological Sciences department offers a Master's program in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor's program to over 1,000 students in Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Biology. Our facultyengage in progressive pedagogical techniques to offer a robustlearn-by-doing experience for our students who are mostlyunder-represented minority and first-generation students. A focuson teamwork and cooperative activities is well developed. For more information, see the Department website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./~biology/.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions arefilled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding.

Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends inmid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends inmid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions mayalso be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in all subject areas ofbiology, including microbiology, molecular biology, organismalbiology, ecology, evolution, and biotechnology.

Candidates will beinterviewed by the department for teaching effectiveness in theirpreferred subject area.

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum andserve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.

Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses.

• A Master's degree in biology or related discipline in the fieldrelevant to the curriculum

• A Ph.D. in biology or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the college or university leveland ability to furnish evidence of strong, inclusive teaching.

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and…